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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.70, 1,451.87 and 480.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.70, 1,451.87 and 480.71 is: 720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.70 : 1,451.87 = 480.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.70/1,451.87 = 480.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.70x = 1,451.87 × 480.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.70x = 697,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,929.65/968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.48

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